NARRATORThe Ancient Spartans had the Krypteia, releasing their young men into the night to stalk their enemies.

We can barely see details of the room they are in; all we can tell is that it is large and open.

NARRATORThe Masai tribes of Earth would hunt and kill a fearsome creature known as a lion.

Red lights pulse to life, outlining the shape of a massive bay. The YOUNGMAN and YOUNGWOMAN exchange glances, then begin to step forward toward the red outlines. There’s a rumble in the darkness. The doors begin to open …

NARRATORThe early settlers on Jalan would send their youth off into the rugged terrain for five nights to make sure that they could provide for themselves. That way they would have the confidence to provide for the community.

Light pours from the increasing gap between the doors, blinding the two young people.

NARRATORToday’s rite of passage is a little different…

The YOUNGMAN slowly lowers his hand as his eyes adjust. The YOUNGWOMAN does the same.

They look at each other, nod, and step forward into …

INT. ASTROARMADASHOWROOM – DAY

The pristine showroom of an Astro Armada showroom; dozens of pristine ships are on display. SALESPEOPLE help families look over the ship data on consoles.

The YOUNGMAN and WOMAN jog through the store, staring wide-eyed at all the ships.

NARRATORCome down to Astro Armada, offering the latest models from only the most trusted manufacturers like RSI, Drake and Anvil.

WITHYOUNGWOMAN

The YOUNGWOMAN stands with her family as a SALESASSOCIATE walks them through the features of a Drake Cutlass on a Glas. They are all impressed.